Melon sorbet with vodka
12 servings
30 minutes
Melon sorbet with vodka is a refreshing French dessert that embodies the harmony of fruity sweetness and a light alcoholic note. This exquisite sorbet emerged from the tradition of creating chilled desserts popular in France since the 18th century. The delicate puree of ripe melon, enriched with banana aroma and a hint of vodka's sharpness, creates a perfect balance of flavor nuances. Glucose syrup and stabilizer ensure a smooth, silky texture, while the freezing method with periodic stirring makes the sorbet airy and evenly chilled. This dessert is perfect for a hot summer day, providing a sense of freshness and sophistication. Serve it in chilled glasses or with a slice of melon for an elegant treat worthy of the finest gastronomic traditions of France.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Remove the seeds and skin from the melon and cut it randomly.
- Melon: 400 g
3
Blend the pieces of melon until pureed.
- Melon: 400 g
4
Pass the melon puree through a fine sieve.
- Melon: 400 g
5
Mix water, sugar, glucose syrup, and stabilizer in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Water: 500 ml
- Sugar: 50 g
- Glucose syrup: 40 g
- Sorbet stabiliser: 3 g
6
Return the melon puree to the blender, add banana puree and vodka, and blend them together.
- Melon: 400 g
- Banana puree: 100 g
- Vodka: 100 ml
7
Pour warm syrup into the blender with the puree and blend again.
- Water: 500 ml
- Sugar: 50 g
- Glucose syrup: 40 g
- Sorbet stabiliser: 3 g
8
Pour the mass into a container and place it in the freezer for 5 hours.
9
Periodically take the container out of the freezer and stir the mixture to freeze it evenly.
10
Serve melon sorbet on a hot summer day.